Explore the Family Name Anderberg
The meaning of Anderberg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements Ander- (from the personal name Anders or possibly from a placename such as Anderstorp) + berg ‘mountain, hill’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Lars, Sven.
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How common is the last name Anderberg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Anderberg" has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 31,774th most common surname, but dropped to the 34,073rd position by 2010, marking a 7.24% decrease. The number of people with this surname also declined slightly from 687 in 2000 to 667 in 2010, a change of -2.91%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k people also dipped by 8.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,774 | #34,073 | -7.24% |
| Count | 687 | 667 | -2.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.23 | -8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Anderberg
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those with the Anderberg surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease in this group from 96.22% to 95.65%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.31% to 1.95%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in 2000, but by 2010, 0.90% of Anderbergs identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. However, the percentage of individuals claiming two or more races dropped from 1.46% to 0.90% over the decade. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained consistent at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.22% | 95.65% | -0.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.31% | 1.95% | 48.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.46% | 0.9% | -38.36% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |